I ordered it last year after seeing it online and falling instantly in love. Everything about it was what I wanted out of life: olive silk, gorgeous coral and turquoise beading, 3/4 length sleeves, a loose, easy fit.

And when I took it out of the package, I danced around the living room and sang “I’m in love, I’m in love, and I don’t care who knows it!” It was even prettier in person.

Then came the bad news. Even though it’s a Large…there was just something about it that made it not fit right.

That something was my hips. It fit almost perfectly…but it just kinda sorta maybe was a tiny bit snug. Just snug enough to make it not work.

Oh, how I mourned and cried, which is a heckuva a lot easier than getting on the treadmill.

Today I’m giving away my favorite shirt because it’s languishing in my closet and I want one of you to have it and enjoy it and give it a good life.

The detail.

It’s gorgeous!

TO ENTER

If you’re interested in the top, just say so in the Comments section of this post!

I’ll randomly select a winner and announce it Monday night!

(Note: Winner has been announced and comments are closed! New top will be posted shortly.)

Jessica On Monday, February 18 at 9:23 pm

Karen Cafarella On Monday, February 18 at 9:24 pm

It is beautiful. Love the beadwork. I just finished your wonderful memoir. What a beautiful love story.

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cecelia On Monday, February 18 at 9:24 pm

Good heavens, I agree with you – that shirt is a stunner. I’d wear it in good health

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Monica On Monday, February 18 at 9:24 pm

Wow! A step out of my comfort zone , but wow! Monica

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donna harris On Monday, February 18 at 9:24 pm

Beautiful!!!! I love it!! I have some Cherokee Indian in me and when I saw that top I knew that”s something I would love to have! Are you sure you want to give it away? I’m like some of the others on here, don’t you want see if you can have it fixed to fit ya. Or like some say hang it in a shadowbox, pillow, etc. I think most of us here would understand if you chance your mind. If not, I would be proud to own it.

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theresa On Monday, February 18 at 9:24 pm

I LOVE it! so beautiful!

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kasia On Monday, February 18 at 9:25 pm

it is so beautiful.

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Shelie On Monday, February 18 at 9:25 pm

Oh I love it! I like it when you clean out your closet!

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Diane Ward On Monday, February 18 at 9:25 pm

Oh…I so hope I am not too late to win this beautiful top!!!

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carolyn On Monday, February 18 at 9:25 pm

Yes! hope not too late to try to win!

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Melissa Norred Smith On Monday, February 18 at 9:26 pm

love it!!

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Cheryl stoneham On Monday, February 18 at 9:26 pm

Love it!!! I would give it an awesome home!

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julie On Monday, February 18 at 9:26 pm

I love everything about this shirt, definitely interested and hoping I win it!

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Robin On Monday, February 18 at 9:26 pm

Interested! Sho’ is purdee!

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Tyna D On Monday, February 18 at 9:27 pm

It would be too small for me, but would look awesome on my beautiful sister!

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Louann On Monday, February 18 at 9:28 pm

It has wonderful bead work on it and I would enjoy wearing it. Thank you!!

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Peg from MT On Monday, February 18 at 9:28 pm

I love it!!! Would love to wear it with cowboy boots and leggings!!!

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Tina H. On Monday, February 18 at 9:28 pm

It is amazing. I would love to have it.

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Fran On Monday, February 18 at 9:28 pm

I’m SOOOOOO INTERESTED!!!!!!

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Nancy C On Monday, February 18 at 9:29 pm

It’s beautiful. Sorry it didn’t work for you.

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Tina K. On Monday, February 18 at 9:29 pm

I would love your beautiful shirt

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Denise T. On Monday, February 18 at 9:29 pm

Lovely!

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Jonette On Monday, February 18 at 9:29 pm

Would love to win!

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Lisa P On Monday, February 18 at 9:30 pm

It is beautiful! I would give it a great home….

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Dochka K. On Monday, February 18 at 9:30 pm

I would love it

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Sueann On Monday, February 18 at 9:30 pm

Count me in! I’d love to have this!

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Yu Ming On Monday, February 18 at 9:30 pm

Lovely! Thank you

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Heng On Monday, February 18 at 9:31 pm

I think it would fit my wife and daughter just right!

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Michele B On Monday, February 18 at 9:31 pm

I would love that shirt!

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Beth Ann On Monday, February 18 at 9:31 pm

Luv, luv, luv!

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Lacey Loo On Monday, February 18 at 9:31 pm

Oh my goodness!! That is so pretty! Yes, please

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Sarah P On Monday, February 18 at 9:32 pm

Pick me! I love it!

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Kelly M On Monday, February 18 at 9:35 pm

I love it. Period. Thanks Ree

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Shirley On Monday, February 18 at 9:36 pm

It’s beautiful!

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Shelley C On Monday, February 18 at 9:36 pm

What shimmer and sheen! Love it!

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mary magic On Monday, February 18 at 9:36 pm

I don’t have any hips and I would soooooo love it!

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B On Monday, February 18 at 9:36 pm

Beautiful! It would be an honor to wear this shirt!

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marilyn Ciccotosto On Monday, February 18 at 9:37 pm

What a beauty of a shirtit looks like it was made for A nORTH AMERICAN iNDIAN PRINCESS.hOW ABOUT FOR A WIFE OF AN iTALIAN IMMIGRANT!!!..

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Sandy On Monday, February 18 at 9:37 pm

It looks like a piece of art…maybe it should be framed instead of worn =o)

mklee On Monday, February 18 at 9:43 pm

Megan On Monday, February 18 at 9:44 pm

Eula On Monday, February 18 at 9:44 pm

Gorgeous ! I promise to adore it.

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kerolay knapp On Monday, February 18 at 9:45 pm

I WANT it please!

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Tarra R On Monday, February 18 at 9:45 pm

I can’t believe how selfless you are being! Giving away your favorite shirt to one of your fans! Thats awesome! I don’t want to win the shirt, so if you happen to pick me, then choose the next person after me please!

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Lisa On Monday, February 18 at 9:48 pm

Love it

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HW On Monday, February 18 at 9:48 pm

That is unique. Usually, my clothes are very simple, but I like it. I don’t know if it speaks more to my Japanese side or my Cherokee side, but I like it.

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Theresa On Monday, February 18 at 9:48 pm

It’s heaven and bliss all rolled into one!

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courtney dalton On Monday, February 18 at 9:49 pm

Oh how i want it!!! My size and color and everything

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Jilly On Monday, February 18 at 9:49 pm

That shirt is heavenly!

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Nancy G On Monday, February 18 at 9:49 pm

Beautiferous!

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Seik Ying On Monday, February 18 at 9:49 pm

My granddaughter would love this!

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Kristina On Monday, February 18 at 9:51 pm

I would be honored to wear it…after an elaborate dance around the living room, of course!